Schools of Tomorrow, Jobat

The Schools of Tomorrow are a cluster of new-age schools aimed at redefining the government education infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.

The school in Jobat is located within a dry barren land surrounded by a rocky terrain. The design has a strong emphasis on sustainability, ensuring the existing landscape is protected.

• The rocky terrain of the site was protected with ensuring minimal excavation and preserving the natural contours of the site. The different levels within the school spaces have been created using the existing terrain.
• The Nursery-Primary Block has a distinctive circular form providing a free flowing movement within the spaces for the younger kids. The central open-to-air courtyard is a play area for the students.
• The entrance facing side has a huge tribal motif on the façade to promote and represent the local art of the area, and create a unique marking for the school in its context.
• Different activities are segregated on differing levels within the blocks for a clear division of layout.
• Other spaces like: Multi-purpose halls for sports, gatherings, and community events. Vocational training centers for skill development. Playgrounds and landscaped courtyards for recreation and informal learning. Library spaces that encourage reading and independent learning.

The design ensures that classrooms and learning spaces are flexible, naturally ventilated, and well-lit. The schools are arranged in clusters of different blocks, like a Nursery-Primary Block, a Middle-High School Block which divides the spaces to the needs of the respective age groups.

Ensuring equal access for all students was a fundamental aspect of the design. Vibrant color schemes in shades of yellow and orange have been used to stimulate creativity and make learning spaces more playful and approachable for the students. The ramps envelope around the school blocks and creates a distinctive visual feature for the school. Tactile flooring and clear signage for differently abled students.